Course Outline
Module 1: Getting started with Windows PowerShell
This module introduces Windows PowerShell and provides an overview of its functionalities. It demonstrates how to open and configure the shell for usage, as well as how to execute commands within it. The module also covers the built-in Help system in Windows PowerShell.
Lessons
- Overview and background of Windows PowerShell
- Understanding command syntax
- Finding commands
Lab : Configuring Windows PowerShell
- Configuring the Windows PowerShell console
- Configuring the Windows PowerShell ISE application
Lab : Finding and running basic commands
- Finding commands
- Running commands
- Using the About files
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Open and configure Windows PowerShell.
- Find and run Windows PowerShell commands.
- Execute commands using the correct command and parameter syntax.
Module 2: Cmdlets for administration
This module introduces cmdlets commonly used for administration. While cmdlets can be searched for each time a task is performed, it is more efficient to have a basic understanding of the available cmdlets for system administration.
Lessons
- Active Directory administration cmdlets
- Network configuration cmdlets
- Other server administration cmdlets
Lab : Windows Administration
- Creating and managing Active Directory objects
- Configuring network settings on Windows Server
- Creating a web site
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify and use cmdlets for Active Directory administration.
- Identify and use cmdlets for network configuration.
- Identify and use cmdlets for other server administration tasks.
Module 3: Working with the Windows PowerShell pipeline
This module introduces the pipeline feature of Windows PowerShell. Although pipelines are found in other command-line shells like the Windows command prompt, the pipeline in Windows PowerShell offers more complex, flexible, and capable functionality. This module provides the skills and knowledge needed to use the shell more effectively and efficiently.
Lessons
- Understanding the pipeline
- Selecting, sorting, and measuring objects
- Filtering objects out of the pipeline
- Enumerating objects in the pipeline
- Sending pipeline data as output
Lab : Using the pipeline
- Selecting, sorting, and displaying data
Lab : Filtering objects
- Filtering objects
Lab : Enumerating objects
- Enumerating objects
Lab : Sending output to a file
- Exporting user information to a file
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of the Windows PowerShell pipeline.
- Select, sort, and measure objects in the pipeline.
- Filter objects out of the pipeline.
- Enumerate objects in the pipeline.
- Send output consisting of pipeline data.
Module 4: Understanding how the pipeline works
This module demonstrates how Windows PowerShell passes objects from one command to another within the pipeline. The shell offers two techniques for this purpose. Understanding how these techniques work and when to apply them allows you to construct more useful and complex command lines.
Lessons
- Passing the pipeline data
- Advanced considerations for pipeline data
Lab : Working with pipeline parameter binding
- Predicting pipeline behaviour
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Pass data by using the ByValue technique.
- Describe the advanced techniques for passing pipeline data.
Module 5: Using PSProviders and PSDrives
This module introduces the PSProviders and PSDrives adapters. A PSProvider acts as a Windows PowerShell adapter that makes a specific form of storage resemble a disk drive. A PSDrive represents an actual connection to a form of storage. These adapters allow you to work with various storage types using the same commands and techniques used for file system management.
Lessons
- Using PSProviders
- Using PSDrives
Lab : Using PSProviders and PSDrives
- Creating files and folders on a remote computer
- Creating a registry key for your future scripts
- Create a new Active Directory group
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use PSProviders.
- Use PSDrives.
Module 6: Querying system information by using WMI and CIM
This module introduces two parallel technologies: Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and Common Information Model (CIM). Both provide local and remote access to a repository of management information, including access to detailed data from the operating system, computer hardware, and installed software.
Lessons
- Understanding WMI and CIM
- Querying data by using WMI and CIM
- Making changes with WMI/CIM
Lab : Working with WMI and CIM
- Querying information by using WMI
- Querying information by using CIM
- Invoking methods
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the differences between Common Information Model (CIM) and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
- Query management information by using CIM and WMI.
- Invoke methods by using CIM and WMI.
Module 7: Working with variables, arrays, and hash tables
This module provides the skills and knowledge required to use variables, arrays, and hash tables in Windows PowerShell.
Lessons
- Using variables.
- Manipulating variables.
- Manipulating arrays and hash tables.
Lab : Working with variables
- Working with variable types
- Using arrays
- Using hash tables
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Assign a value to variables.
- Describe how to manipulate variables.
- Describe how to manipulate arrays and hash tables.
Module 8: Basic scripting
This module shows how to package a Windows PowerShell command into a script. Scripts enable the performance of repetitive tasks and more complex operations that cannot be achieved in a single command.
Lessons
- Introduction to scripting
- Scripting constructs
- Importing data from files
Lab : Basic scripting
- Setting a script
- Processing an array with a ForEach loop
- Processing items by using If statements
- Creating a random password
- Creating users based on a CSV file
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Run a Windows PowerShell script.
- Use Windows PowerShell scripting constructs.
- Import data from a file.
Module 9: Advanced scripting
This module introduces more advanced techniques for use in scripts, including gathering user input, reading input from files, documenting scripts with help information, and handling errors.
Lessons
- Accepting user input
- Overview of script documentation
- Troubleshooting and error handling
- Functions and modules
Lab : Accepting data from users
- Querying disk information from remote computers
- Updating the script to use alternate credentials
- Documenting a script
Lab : Implementing functions and modules
- Creating a logging function
- Adding error handling to a script
- Converting a function to a module
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Accept user input for a script.
- Explain script documentation.
- Implement error handling for a script.
- Explain functions and modules.
Module 10: Administering Remote Computers
This module introduces Windows PowerShell remoting technology, which allows you to connect to one or more remote computers and instruct them to run commands on your behalf.
Lessons
- Using basic Windows PowerShell remoting
- Using advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques
- Using PSSessions
Lab : Using basic remoting
- Enabling remoting on the local computer
- Performing one-to-one remoting
- Performing one-to-many remoting
Lab : Using PSSessions
- Using implicit remoting
- Managing multiple computers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe remoting architecture and security.
- Use advanced remoting techniques.
- Create and manage persistent remoting sessions.
Module 11: Using background jobs and scheduled jobs
This module provides information about the job features of Windows PowerShell. Jobs are an extension point in Windows PowerShell, with many different types available. Each job type has slightly different workings and capabilities.
Lessons
- Using background jobs
- Using scheduled jobs
Lab : Using background jobs and scheduled jobs
- Starting and managing jobs
- Creating a scheduled job
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create and manage background jobs.
- Create and manage scheduled jobs.
Module 12: Using advanced Windows PowerShell techniques
This module covers several advanced Windows PowerShell techniques and features. Many extend functionality learned in previous modules, while others are new and provide additional capabilities.
Lessons
- Creating profile scripts
- Using advanced techniques
Lab : Practicing advanced techniques
- Creating a profile script
- Verifying the validity of an IP address
- Reporting disk information
- Configuring NTFS permissions
- Creating user accounts with passwords from a CSV file
Lab : Practicing script development (optional)
- TBA
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create and manage profile scripts.
- Use advanced techniques to work with data.
Requirements
- Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
- Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Windows Client administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Students who attend this training can fulfill the prerequisites by gaining equivalent knowledge and skills through practical experience as a Windows system administrator. No prerequisite courses are required.
Testimonials (2)
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
Atheer hadi aljezani - Tamkeen Technologies
Course - Windows Server 2019 Administration (authorized training course WS 011T00)
The environment is very very good
